I'd be interested to see that quote. That Madrid apparently haven't gone too far above that (if at all) leads me to wonder as to the validity of either this new article or those quotes.
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I'd be interested to see that quote. That Madrid apparently haven't gone too far above that (if at all) leads me to wonder as to the validity of either this new article or those quotes.
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Will we get him? No. It was just an example. If Chelsea really do sign Willian, it will doubtless open up a move for one of their star attacking midfielders to go elsewhere though.
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As satisfying as it would be to tell Perez where to stick it, I'd love to keep GB in order to stick one up Mourinho's arse as well. That would be a tantalising scenario and a much deserved karma for the "Special One"!
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Absolutely! Perez is in a hole with all this, he has virtually promised the fans they will have Bale, his present to them. Its been all over Spanish media. I would absolutely s**** them if i was Levy, Perez will face a huge backlash if he can't land Bale now.
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We arent a fucking charity. If the situation has fluctuated to a degree that selling Bale weakens us and our replacements arent done and dusted, then fuck Madrid off and fuck him off.
We arent here to make Gareth Bale happy or to promote his career.
I dont care whether the monkeyboy stays or goes now, i have no attachment to him. I just care that we get the best of the situation whichever way it falls, at the moment we dont benefit from selling him so i wouldnt. If we make some headway with targets then that will change things - if not then take no risks, we dont need to.
We arent here to make Gareth Bale happy or to promote his career.
I dont care whether the monkeyboy stays or goes now, i have no attachment to him. I just care that we get the best of the situation whichever way it falls, at the moment we dont benefit from selling him so i wouldnt. If we make some headway with targets then that will change things - if not then take no risks, we dont need to.
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Exactly. THFC comes first EVERY time.
Of course. What you need to realize is that as much as he is our player and we want to set what price we want, if Bale wants to leave, it can and will become another Modric situation. A theoretical question; would you take 70 million pounds up front now and use the week to potentially re-invest in the squad, or take 50-60 million pounds a year later and have less potentially available targets? Not saying any of that would happen, but we experienced similar issues with Modric; he ultimately left for close to ten million pounds less than we initially thought we would get for him. Mind you, he still played and did his job in that season just fine, and I think Bale is a very mature player who won't force this through.
Ultimately, people should realize that I'm just assuming worst case scenario and that it seems like Bale really wants to leave. May as well get the best deal we can now rather than have it bite us on the bum through the season, and make no mistake, anyone with decent sense knows that 70 million pounds up front for Gareth Bale is incredibly good business for us. Ask any opposition fan of it, and they will tell you similar.
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As satisfying as it would be to tell Perez where to stick it, I'd love to keep GB in order to stick one up Mourinho's arse as well. That would be a tantalising scenario and a much deserved karma for the "Special One"!
Just occurred to me that Mourinho may have thought we might keep hold of Bale if he signs Willian - is he more intent on screwing over us or RM?! Might be thinking ahead to a Champions League tie and not fancying facing both Ronaldo and GB!
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A lot of people have commented as to how professionally Bale has behaved over the whole affair.
I can't be the only person to think this is complete horseshit?
He's signed multiple deals relating to promotions based in this country, he's consistently allowed his agent to pursue a deal to Madrid, he's 'injured' for weeks on end, he's reneged on comments he made before relating to Spurs. He, or his team, have failed to follow through on multiple commitments, not least the playing contract he signed last year
Just because he hasn't overtly 'refused to play' (might as well have) or openly asked to leave (might as well have), people think he's behaved well?
Fuck that. He's agitated to go and he probably will.
Anyone who wants to file him in a different category to Berbatov or Modric needs to read between the lines & realise he's done exactly the same as they did.
Is any of this surprising in the world of football business? Not at all, it's par for the course. Sour grapes? Not even worth it.
So: he's probably going. Thanks for the memories Gareth and just for our perverse amusement I hope we'll win the league this year and Barcelona will win everything.
I can't be the only person to think this is complete horseshit?
He's signed multiple deals relating to promotions based in this country, he's consistently allowed his agent to pursue a deal to Madrid, he's 'injured' for weeks on end, he's reneged on comments he made before relating to Spurs. He, or his team, have failed to follow through on multiple commitments, not least the playing contract he signed last year
Just because he hasn't overtly 'refused to play' (might as well have) or openly asked to leave (might as well have), people think he's behaved well?
Fuck that. He's agitated to go and he probably will.
Anyone who wants to file him in a different category to Berbatov or Modric needs to read between the lines & realise he's done exactly the same as they did.
Is any of this surprising in the world of football business? Not at all, it's par for the course. Sour grapes? Not even worth it.
So: he's probably going. Thanks for the memories Gareth and just for our perverse amusement I hope we'll win the league this year and Barcelona will win everything.
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Amen, If Bale doesn't like it tough he has to stay he has a contract. If Perez doesn't like the fee tough he our player not RM. Let the p**** build as many stages as he wants, but if I was Levy I would set a price and not discuss it further. We have power in this situation Perez is going to look like a fool if he is not careful, I can see Spanish media turning on him if he can't get the deal done, especially after Barcelona and Neymar.
That is some deep Bonaparte shit right there.
Am I the only one who thinks just 85 million pounds in installments isn't enough to sell our best player at this late stage, with NO replacements having been bought yet? Coentrao was an essential part of any deal for Bale, in my opinion. That cash isn't going to do us any good, because there are no left backs in the market we can buy with it, and our options at attacking midfielder are limited too.
I expect this deal will be done, because Levy typically sells (and sells late). However, he better be prepared for major backlash if he doesn't replenish the squad with several more quality signings to offset Bale leaving.
I expect this deal will be done, because Levy typically sells (and sells late). However, he better be prepared for major backlash if he doesn't replenish the squad with several more quality signings to offset Bale leaving.
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I thought AvBs a while back comment about his injuries was 'quite' telling in all honesty.
'pulled a muscle in his gluteus that prevented him from being involved for two weeks and he's been complaining of pain in the foot.'
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I agree with much of what you say, but the only issue is he hasn't had to come out and say anything because we were/are quite open to the idea of receiving £100m for him - Daniel Levy has been as quiet as GB...... I am pretty sure he was more vocal that neither Berbatov nor Modric were for sale...........
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I wouldnt ask I would Demand! Benzema or Ozil and no deal is on the table now until we have the option on them. They want world class players well so do we, make all this RM's problem and not ours. If Levy stands his ground every single one of us would support him.
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Yep, I commented on that at the time, the 'complaining of pain' bit suggested he thought it was bullshit.
By the way, I prefer we set the prices as well. I'm just saying that I think 70 million pounds up front in a single payment is a more than acceptable deal.
To put it lightly, I'm afraid of what happens if we keep Bale on when he wants to leave, simply because we set too high a price for him. What happens if, in a few years, he hasn't signed a contract extension and we end up letting him go for half or less of what he is worth now? There's a correct time for any transfer to get the most value out of it, and as far as I am concerned, that time is now. If Bale still hasn't signed the rumoured contract extension by the summer transfer window, we can pretty much set in stone that he wants to leave. And if that is the case, the longer we try to extort ridiculous prices out of him, the less we will eventually get in the end.
Just the opinion of a young Spurs fan that wants what is best for the club. Unless Bale progresses even further in the next season, I can't see us getting this high a price for him again, not with the FFP coming into play.
To put it lightly, I'm afraid of what happens if we keep Bale on when he wants to leave, simply because we set too high a price for him. What happens if, in a few years, he hasn't signed a contract extension and we end up letting him go for half or less of what he is worth now? There's a correct time for any transfer to get the most value out of it, and as far as I am concerned, that time is now. If Bale still hasn't signed the rumoured contract extension by the summer transfer window, we can pretty much set in stone that he wants to leave. And if that is the case, the longer we try to extort ridiculous prices out of him, the less we will eventually get in the end.
Just the opinion of a young Spurs fan that wants what is best for the club. Unless Bale progresses even further in the next season, I can't see us getting this high a price for him again, not with the FFP coming into play.
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i share that opinion. AvB said he was injured initially but never confirmed a subsequent foot injury, just a pain that prevented him playing. How convenient, an unidentifiable pain
He is just too much of a coward to go the whole hog like Berba and Modric, too 'brand' conscious. He is still refusing to pull on the shirt as far as i am concerned.
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True about the contract. When a player signs a 4/5/6 year deal they should know exactly what they are getting themselves into, they should EXPECT to see the contract out. He cannot sulk as he signed the deal with his own hand.
Levy holds every card in this game, he can set what ever price he wishes as it is his asset. And I believe he will only sell of the situation suits us (by the way I'm expecting bale to go, I'm not holding hope!).
And you are spot on about Perez, he may be setting himself up for a fool. If they don't get Bale now what a twat he will look! Perez really has to pay what Levy wants, end of. He will not accept anything lower than what he wants.
Others have mentioned this, but could it be Mourinho is trying to scupper the Bale to Madrid deal? Could he have gone in for Willian knowing that he was one of the Bale replacements? It could be more that than just buying him to piss us off. You never know with Mourinho!!!
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