BroadstairsR 2,164 Posted May 17, 2017 £4m? And the rest.28 years old, longish contract. Piss take.How much did we pay for Wildshutt? Double the four and add some.Such a move might appeal to JH though as it''s his part of the world. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Badger 2,405 Posted May 17, 2017 I''d have thought that if he were to leave it would be for the Premier league - Brighton perhaps? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Captain Birdseye 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Sell him well past his best Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lincoln canary (& Golden Coppel) 0 Posted May 17, 2017 [quote user="They call me the Chihauhau"]Sell him well past his best[/quote]Sell sell sell!! until we actually do, then it''s, why why why?We need some continuity in the squad. A complete overhaul isn''t necessary, and will only likely see us struggle further next year.Howson is a key player, and a player in his prime. Keep Keep Keep! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Willmeister 35 Posted May 17, 2017 Not a coincidence that our dreadful run coincided when he was out injured. One of the must keeps along with Pritchard if we are to have any hope of rejoining the Premier League anytime soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoda 0 Posted May 17, 2017 After Pritchard he''s the one player i wouldn''t sell no matter what the bid. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Salopian 1 Posted May 17, 2017 Given his contribution virtually every match, the price is too low. At £6m or more perhaps. Get rid of Wildshut first. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrow89 0 Posted May 17, 2017 I would suggest that this is nothing more than the usual media finding 2 and 2 and when put together make 5. Neither club would be stating anything, and so the transfer fee is also meaningless. Were he to move it would be a great loss. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Horse Renoir 1 Posted May 17, 2017 If Burnley and Brighton get involved we could have a bidding war that results in an offer too good to turn down, especially as he''s supposedly Leeds'' no.1 target in the summer and they have some money behind them next year. He''s 29 and a vital part of our team but if that offer started creeping towards 8 million I think we''d struggle to turn it down. We''re always a worse side without Howson playing though so that worries me a bit. I was hoping he''d see out his career here and eventually become captain but I''d imagine Stuart Webber would feel that kind of money would give him a lot of room to manoeuvre Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted May 17, 2017 I think he may go, hope not though! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted May 17, 2017 Lazy journalism, they will lose Wood and carry on floating mid table, I think Johnny knows beyond moving to a top flight team he has a better chance of going up with us! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Donkey dangler 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Given that Howson is nearly 29 and has one year left on his contract may be this is the time to sell.I would have thought some lower half of the Premiership teams may be interested and I would have thought his fee would be at least £7m (the fee we got for Johnson). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrow89 0 Posted May 17, 2017 [quote user="Horse Renoir"]If Burnley and Brighton get involved we could have a bidding war that results in an offer too good to turn down, especially as he''s supposedly Leeds'' no.1 target in the summer and they have some money behind them next year. He''s 29 and a vital part of our team but if that offer started creeping towards 8 million I think we''d struggle to turn it down. We''re always a worse side without Howson playing though so that worries me a bit. I was hoping he''d see out his career here and eventually become captain but I''d imagine Stuart Webber would feel that kind of money would give him a lot of room to manoeuvre[/quote] It won''t be us turning anything done. Players now have release clauses that state if a certain offer is made they can leave if they want. Their agents will inform the buying club what bid to make and that is it. However expect a fair number of these stories as the media look to fill their pages and it is not too difficult to make up a link. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,606 Posted May 17, 2017 I think we could consider selling if he doesn''t fit the new system but we shouldn''t sell to another championship team. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Van wink 2,994 Posted May 17, 2017 What''s the best formation for Howson to fit in to? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Diane 500 Posted May 17, 2017 Bradley at 29 went for £6m so we would want at least £8 for Howson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoola Han Solo 448 Posted May 17, 2017 I''d want more than 8 quid to be fair. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highland Canary 76 Posted May 17, 2017 With the fire sale in full swing as we transition to a post-parachute world, Leeds know they hold all the bargaining chips. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrow89 0 Posted May 17, 2017 [quote user="Hoola Han Solo"]I''d want more than 8 quid to be fair.[/quote] I doubt you will get anything whatever happens. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike 2 Posted May 17, 2017 Why sell one of your best players at all? Consistently good at championship level? Maybe just maybe this ''exciting new structure'' is a cover for getting our wage bill dramatically reduced. Would not be happy losing one of our better players. Wonder what the structure is to Webber''s bonus? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted May 17, 2017 [quote user="Diane"]Bradley at 29 went for £6m so we would want at least £8 for Howson[/quote]This seems logical.[Y]4 million is way off beam. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rogue Baboon 0 Posted May 17, 2017 4million? To Leeds?Never in a million years. 8million+ to a Prem team is more likely Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 222 Posted May 17, 2017 Good player, 2 years on his deal, and a club that doesn''t need to sell to a divisional rival... I believe £10m is the current going rate for the situation. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
a1canary 0 Posted May 17, 2017 As other''s have said... £4m!?!?! I know they''ve not been actually doing much in the market lately but can someone just tell them what has happened to the transfer market in the last 3 years? £7m for Wildschut, £12m for McCormack, £8m for Pritchard, £12m for Hogan... etc etcIf we''re going to sell Howson to finance rebuilding, we just need to put a compilation of this season together and slap £10m minimum on his head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
norfolkngood 1,087 Posted May 17, 2017 i would sell around 7,5 mil for me never really runs the midfield grabs a game and takes charge for a so called top player in this league Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrow89 0 Posted May 17, 2017 Has a bid actually been made ? Have either club confirmed any interest ? I think you''ll find the answer is no. So I would not worry yourself a bit as you are going to get this all summer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted May 18, 2017 I know we''ve given away a load of players on free''s but £4 million is just a joke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carrow89 0 Posted May 18, 2017 We have given no players away on frees. Their contracts expired so they were no longer our players. There is no evidence whatsoever that there as been any bid, never mind there being any fee involved. It is merely the media filling up space as they do every time until 1st Sept. I would have thought you would have been accustomed to it now.Rather than biting on every one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thisisbabyish 0 Posted May 18, 2017 How much did we initially offer for Brady!? 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites