hertfordyellow 462 Posted July 11, 2022 (edited) Only seen him for Wales and he looked 'nervy'. 16 million pounds for someone who has made a dozen or so starts ever. It really is a bonkers market now. I can see why we took so many risks in the past. Maybe this is why we are trawling South America now. Edited July 11, 2022 by hertfordyellow Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,524 Posted July 11, 2022 Liverpool are good at fleecing teams desperate to stay in the league. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,087 Posted July 11, 2022 There are indeed a number of players Liverpool have sold for big money that never quite looked the money. Jordan Ibe is one. Didn't we have a full back on loan from them who went for decent money too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 1,154 Posted July 11, 2022 22 minutes ago, chicken said: There are indeed a number of players Liverpool have sold for big money that never quite looked the money. Jordan Ibe is one. Didn't we have a full back on loan from them who went for decent money too? Wasn’t that Wisdom under Alex Neil? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ekoku: The Ambassador Of The People 125 Posted July 11, 2022 Ah yes a certain Mr Wisdom. First name Andre. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,377 Posted July 11, 2022 2 hours ago, chicken said: There are indeed a number of players Liverpool have sold for big money that never quite looked the money. Jordan Ibe is one. Didn't we have a full back on loan from them who went for decent money too? Dominic Solanke's the best example. Or mebbe Rhian Brewster. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
horsefly 5,301 Posted July 11, 2022 Forest have gambled £33m on 2 unproven PL players who Liverpool didn't consider genuine first team quality (one of them didn't even get a game). Yet there will be the usual suspects that will laud plucky Forest for giving it a go while showering abuse on Webber for his transfer choices. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,614 Posted July 11, 2022 I think this also sets a nice benchmark for Aarons. If a player like Williams, with very limited first team football under his belt and three years of a 5 year deal left can justify £16m, I think Aarons with with hundreds of games including two seasons in the Premier League with two years left, can justify £20m. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vlad666 207 Posted July 11, 2022 Keane Lewis-potter joining Brentford for £16 million plus add-ons that can take it to £20 million. Crazy prices. He scored 13 league goals last season and 12 the year before. 🤷🏻♂️ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Paddons Beard 2,791 Posted July 11, 2022 35 minutes ago, TheGunnShow said: Dominic Solanke's the best example. Or mebbe Rhian Brewster. Solanke just helped Bournemouth back to the Prem with 29 goals in 46 games . I can think of worse examples. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 4,682 Posted July 11, 2022 7 minutes ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Solanke just helped Bournemouth back to the Prem with 29 goals in 46 games . I can think of worse examples. I believe it’s Jordon Ibe people are trying to remember, £15m for 2/3 goals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aBee 176 Posted July 11, 2022 49 minutes ago, vlad666 said: Keane Lewis-potter joining Brentford for £16 million plus add-ons that can take it to £20 million. Crazy prices. He scored 13 league goals last season and 12 the year before. 🤷🏻♂️ But Hull were terrible. I think he and Hickey at about £30m between then will look like absolute bargains next to players like Neco Williams. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Terminally Yellow 2,614 Posted July 11, 2022 **** me, mention Brentford and this chap shows up. He's like Brentford's version of Beetlejuice. Weird. Since Brexit, the premium for British players has exploded. Players who have no experience of Premier League football can still command fees of between £15m - £20m. Clubs seem happy to pay these sums though, mostly as they seem to be low risk - UK players seems to retain their transfer value even if they haven't been a success. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,359 Posted July 11, 2022 It's a shame they signed Hickey instead of Brandon Williams from Man Utd, then they could have convinced Ashley Williams to come out of retirement, and signed MJ Williams from Bolton... 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
daly 551 Posted July 11, 2022 Or even Andy williams Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,328 Posted July 11, 2022 3 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Dominic Solanke's the best example. Or mebbe Rhian Brewster. I suspect Solanke is an out of date example now that he's scored 29 league goals to fire them to promotion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hertfordyellow 462 Posted July 11, 2022 1 minute ago, TeemuVanBasten said: I suspect Solanke is an out of date example now that he's scored 29 league goals to fire them to promotion. He was signed for 19 million to keep them in the Premiership though. While it's not been a disaster, I think its been far from a success. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hertfordyellow 462 Posted July 11, 2022 3 hours ago, horsefly said: Forest have gambled £33m on 2 unproven PL players who Liverpool didn't consider genuine first team quality (one of them didn't even get a game). Yet there will be the usual suspects that will laud plucky Forest for giving it a go while showering abuse on Webber for his transfer choices. There is no evidence he is better than Djed Spence, who was on loan last season. As I've said before, they are going to have to spend 50 million just to replace the loan signings from last year. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 3,087 Posted July 11, 2022 6 hours ago, Danke bitte said: Wasn’t that Wisdom under Alex Neil? Yes indeed. Thank you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 7,377 Posted July 11, 2022 5 hours ago, Graham Paddons Beard said: Solanke just helped Bournemouth back to the Prem with 29 goals in 46 games . I can think of worse examples. Did **** all in the Premier League so far, although I take the point that he could just have clicked now at Bournemouth - for this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
