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Back in for Amartey - Official

By ealingfox, in Transfer Talk

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Dan

Dan

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Well, congrats on signing our best player... Lucky for us, he wasn't our most important one.

A couple of things that might be somewhat exciting for the guys who haven't seen him play...:

- Saw him in his first couple of training matches when he first came over. You could see the talent instantly. 10 of this guy in your squad would win you the league. ANY league.

- His ease is tremendous. Nothing he does looks hard. So much mental capacity, he never looks pressured in any way.

- Very comfortable on the ball. Most get stressed playing the central midfield swarmed by defenders. This guy holds his ground like the best of them.

- Haven't seen so much upside since Hangeland. And this guy was 6 years younger when we got him, only just turning 21. 

- Got the screamer down. Obviously missed some as well, but I'd say he makes about 1 in 5. Which by any standard is golden.

- However, can get caught off guard a bit on early crosses behind the back 4 when playing in defense - but I'm sure this is because he's been moved around so much. No worries in the long run.

- Only slight minus in my book (and some might consider it a strenght): he's too careful in his playing style. Very little aggression. I think he could be a lot better with a bit more killer instinct and a touch of arrogance. More of those 80 yard runs for a penalty, right? Plus, refs won't give him the fouls if the body language is off. Hate it, but those are the standards now.

On the fee: The message to the stock exchange read that "the sale would affect the 2016 yearly by 34 million". That's 3½ million pounds. However, there are 4 things left to consider: Firstly, the fee for the replacement (Swedish international Erik Johansson) is likely considered in this. He was brought in immediately, rumored at around 1½ million pounds. Likely making the price for Amartey around 5 million pounds. Second thing, many clubs divide transfer fees to not impact any fiscal year harder than the next (although clubs instantly rich with Sky-money seems less likely to do so). So some money could come next year. Third, money going to Djurgardens - the club he signed from when going to Copenhagen. They have been reported to take 10% of the fee - and that would be considered in the 3,5 million as well. Fourth, any performance-based clauses might jack up the price somewhat during the next year.

All in all, my best (somewhat educated) guess is that the price he's been dealt at is around 5,5 million pounds, pending performance. And I'm fairly sure that's quite the bargain to be honest. Like someone said earlier on here, if he'd played for Ajax, he wouldn't have gone anywhere for under 10, maybe even 15.

Well, take good care of him... And btw - looking forward to smashing you in the champions league next season.

 

Don't think he could have a better nationality of coach to get that into his game to be honest lol but thanks! 

Vardinio'sCat

Vardinio'sCat

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I guess everyone has their favourites, or at least players they like.

 

Didn't realise King got MOM against Spurs. Was that just from you Thracian?  :thumbup: Only joking...

 

Andy King has been written off more times than any Leicester player in my memory, to be fair, so his advocates do have a point. His goals were very important to getting the great escape going, and we do need decent players who are prepared to sit on the bench.

 

Of course, he wants to play at the Euro's, and I wonder how he would have felt if he had as little game time as, for example, Gokhan Inler.

4everfox

4everfox

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Well, congrats on signing our best player... Lucky for us, he wasn't our most important one.

A couple of things that might be somewhat exciting for the guys who haven't seen him play...:

- Saw him in his first couple of training matches when he first came over. You could see the talent instantly. 10 of this guy in your squad would win you the league. ANY league.

- His ease is tremendous. Nothing he does looks hard. So much mental capacity, he never looks pressured in any way.

- Very comfortable on the ball. Most get stressed playing the central midfield swarmed by defenders. This guy holds his ground like the best of them.

- Haven't seen so much upside since Hangeland. And this guy was 6 years younger when we got him, only just turning 21.

- Got the screamer down. Obviously missed some as well, but I'd say he makes about 1 in 5. Which by any standard is golden.

- However, can get caught off guard a bit on early crosses behind the back 4 when playing in defense - but I'm sure this is because he's been moved around so much. No worries in the long run.

- Only slight minus in my book (and some might consider it a strenght): he's too careful in his playing style. Very little aggression. I think he could be a lot better with a bit more killer instinct and a touch of arrogance. More of those 80 yard runs for a penalty, right? Plus, refs won't give him the fouls if the body language is off. Hate it, but those are the standards now.

On the fee: The message to the stock exchange read that "the sale would affect the 2016 yearly by 34 million". That's 3½ million pounds. However, there are 4 things left to consider: Firstly, the fee for the replacement (Swedish international Erik Johansson) is likely considered in this. He was brought in immediately, rumored at around 1½ million pounds. Likely making the price for Amartey around 5 million pounds. Second thing, many clubs divide transfer fees to not impact any fiscal year harder than the next (although clubs instantly rich with Sky-money seems less likely to do so). So some money could come next year. Third, money going to Djurgardens - the club he signed from when going to Copenhagen. They have been reported to take 10% of the fee - and that would be considered in the 3,5 million as well. Fourth, any performance-based clauses might jack up the price somewhat during the next year.

All in all, my best (somewhat educated) guess is that the price he's been dealt at is around 5,5 million pounds, pending performance. And I'm fairly sure that's quite the bargain to be honest. Like someone said earlier on here, if he'd played for Ajax, he wouldn't have gone anywhere for under 10, maybe even 15.

Well, take good care of him... And btw - looking forward to smashing you in the champions league next season.

That last sentence is immense! Hats off to you my Danish friend.

HoustonFox

HoustonFox

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What did he say about Kingy? I'm sure he wouldn't really criticize a potential team mate. However, I didn't read the original as I'd already read Thrac's scathing review and used up my reading capacity for one day... (Spot on though Thrac)

Babylon

Babylon

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What did he say about Kingy? I'm sure he wouldn't really criticize a potential team mate. However, I didn't read the original as I'd already read Thrac's scathing review and used up my reading capacity for one day... (Spot on though Thrac)

He said nothing... You should read it!

mozartfox

mozartfox

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Is this going to happen today?

 

I cannot believe we are only up to 17 pages on this.  It feels like 117 pages.  Just imagine the thread size had Nicky Maynard required a work permit? Mind you we dodged a bullet there.

Finnegan

Finnegan

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The Bridge is great too.

Leather trousers and a 70's olive Porsche for eye candy, whats not to like?

Yeah I love a bit of Saga Noren.

I dream about joining a detective agency with Lund, Saga and now Eva. :D

mozartfox

mozartfox

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Who?  Lund ?  I am confused now this thread has switched to talking about Swedish Box Sets. 

mozartfox

mozartfox

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Scandi*

 

Scandi was brilliant for me on FIfa 2015.  Played in the hole and at the back.

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