75m is clearly Southampton's valuation. I'd wager other clubs put it more along the lines of 25m.
He signed a new contract last year so I doubt he's going anywhere.
He signed a new contract last year so I doubt he's going anywhere.
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didn't realise that was a law of the land...a quick google of his name will show you that pretty much everyone is! although, I guess, started by The Sun
I thought he was older. But 27 gives him four good years, maybe five which would be a pretty standard contract length
plus we won't attract the likes of Kroos or Modric right now
but some here have been harping on about it for years... dating back to Rooney and even earlier
Big fan but his age profile is not what Rangnick would recommend and he has a very specialized skill set, although he's quite elite at it.
Well no, but the general point I agree with that you want the next Kroos/Modric (I’m not going to acknowledge Veratti on that list because I’ve never seen anything to suggest he’s all that and don’t think he’d have many suitors if he were available) but Ruben Neves is almost certainly never going to be anywhere near that level.
talking of the youngsters, does anyone know if any TV channel is showing the Youth Cup Final? I can only find some weird mention of BBC Scotland which makes no sense
Meh. Probably the best free kick taker in PL history but only really a solid player beyond that. If he could be picked up for relatively cheap I could see it as a useful option but otherwise nah. There's a reason he hasn't made it to a top club yet.
I don't see Neves as much of an upgrade on McFred so pointless if you ask me
Because we have a budget and money is a finite resource.
the type of signings you make if you want to cement midtable
considering we've scored one goal from a corner and two from free kicks this season...
Would have liked to see him here when he was younger.
Very good player and underrated. Too expensive, but would take him for 40m easily.
Almost reads like the Mane thread when we were linked to him under Van Gaal.
Almost reads like the Mane thread when we were linked to him under Van Gaal.
It's just a common courtesy to other posters who may not have seen the rumours.
More productive than any of our midfielders.
Very Ole like signing with the "X factor", likes AWB with tackling.
Pass
Pass
Bet you thought the same about Carrick
I did. I remember seeing Chelsea sign Ballack and thinking how the hell is Carrick going to bridge that gap. I think I wanted Marcos Senna (Villareal) instead
Which proves you shouldn’t write this off.
He’d be a good, hungry signing. He’s ready to make the step.
Still very young.
He’s really not that good. Reeks of the sort of signings Liverpool used to make under Dalglish.
This guy is just an average player aside from his remarkable set piece ability, wouldn't be worth the money.
Think he's a very good player even without the set pieces but no way they let him go for a reasonable amount. Also he's the #8, so again, would be a Fred replacement and not the DM.
75 million 
Reeks of the Charlie Adams signing, every one saying his set pieces were worth it alone.
I totally agree with this sentiment, I also feel like many people are still under the impression we’re 2-3 signings away from competing which is completely out of touch with reality imo.
We need to focus on progress as slow as it may be as long as there is a plan, and making good decisions.
Ward-prowse could do well for a team rebuilding itself from its lowest point in decades.
Feel like he could become a strong character in the dressing room if not a leader, as well.
However, anything north of 35-40 million and we should focus on other targets imo.
I have never really watched him apart from his free kicks. But i think we have to get out of overpaying for players. Then we overpay and they have expectations they cannot reach.
Good player, but I'm getting strong Charlie Adam vibes from this.
He’s a good player. Think he’d have a very Milner-like role at a top club and do well wherever he went. He’d cost a fortune, though, so pass.
people here talks about his set pieces ability, james milner-lite, etc but those are not qualities we need right now, are they? what we want for our new midfielder is the ability to retain the ball and make passes.
Hello
Please look at Bremer a brazilian defender in Serie A, i think he is qualified to play the PL, a star player.
Please look at Bremer a brazilian defender in Serie A, i think he is qualified to play the PL, a star player.
I want someone of that profile and level. Neves likely won’t get to that level but I’d expect him to be £20-£30 million cheaper than JWP and I think he’s better in top. As i said in my post I’d favour our scouts actually doing our jobs and finding a player of that profile with the ability to reach the level of those mentioned.
I think he will go to City
Zero chance.
We'll let ETH know.
He's been linked hasn't he?
We worry about the money because it is a limited resource and money used in one area is not available to strengthen other areas.
He‘s not really like Milner at all. JWP is quite small and his importance is on the ball. Milner is an athlete and water carrier.
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