Surely this depends on whether we see him (Gray) as a RB or a CMIf we somehow managed to get him, my only worry with this would be loosing Tyrese Hall.
Contract expires 2024 and @Lilywhite Rose believes we have an option to extend to 2025. So probably sold this summer if won’t renew.
If we managed loans correctly, given the age profiles of our three senior CMs, there should be plenty of pathways.
But the player and his advisors may feel differently or have better options elsewhere.
It could also be argued this would be the same issue with any other CM we sign.
So would I tbf. Probably 40’s as a package. Rodon ball park figure 15-20. Personally believe he is certainly worth it. But you know what we are likeI'd be amazed if they sold him for that.
Surely this depends on whether we see him (Gray) as a RB or a CM
*wereSo would I tbf. Probably 40’s as a package. Rodon ball park figure 15-20. Personally believe he is certainly worth it. But you know what we are like
Nope Herc is right, it's still "are".*were
Buying and loaning back can be really helpful for players to continue their growth, whereas they may struggle to get minutes with us initially. Definitely worked for us with Sarr and Udogie, and hopefully it will be the same for Bergvall and Vuskovic.We from what I am aware, not keen on buy and loan back. Wish we would get away from keep coming up with that scenario
I think with the money it would take to get this deal done, as club, we wouldnt want this as an option. I think we saw from Nusa once the fee went North we wanted the loan element removed.We from what I am aware, not keen on buy and loan back. Wish we would get away from keep coming up with that scenario
We from what I am aware, not keen on buy and loan back. Wish we would get away from keep coming up with that scenario
I just think Leeds know exactly what a player they have on their hands. They'll want a premium if not a record fee for him and we just won't pay what is required to get him. Still a fair bit to do squad wise and there will better value elsewhere.We from what I am aware, not keen on buy and loan back. Wish we would get away from keep coming up with that scenario
Could not agree moreI just think Leeds know exactly what a player they have on their hands. They'll want a premium if not a record fee for him and we just won't pay what is required to get him. Still a fair bit to do squad wise and there will better value elsewhere.
That's how I've been reading it. A few reports suggesting they believe they have a potential £100m player on their books.I just think Leeds know exactly what a player they have on their hands. They'll want a premium if not a record fee for him and we just won't pay what is required to get him. Still a fair bit to do squad wise and there will better value elsewhere.
That's how I've been reading it. A few reports suggesting they believe they have a potential £100m player on their books.
A buy and loan back surely only makes sense if they don't get promoted and we believe he needs more playing time before playing for us.
I'm not convinced we are going to be paying out that kind of money on a player only to loan him straight back.
The question is more, why would Leeds agree to that?I don't think we're getting him but re: loan backs in general.
Surely it depends how much of the fee is payable in year 1?
If like most deals it's a fraction of the fee, if it's a long term target we want to secure, and if we have squad depth such that we can cope for a year without him, why not?
I don't see how else we get £100m players to the club, short of paying £100m for them which we won't do.