Long Lost Bee Posted 6 August 2018 Share Posted 6 August 2018 21 minutes ago, WigstonWanderer said: Perhaps a 15m fee with 5m add ons for appearances? From what is out there it would need to be 20 plus add ons. This kid is destined for a top 6 club eventually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPH Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 (edited) 4 hours ago, Livid said: Let's just walk away from this and get Benkovic. If we really do have a chance of Getting one of the most promising players in the country, then we need to hold our nerve. you've also clearly never signed a wonderkid on football manager Edited 7 August 2018 by MPH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
srbfox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 I don't blame them holding for a large fee. It's roles reversed with the Maguire situation. Can't we subsidise this deal with a loanee? I can't stand the thought of doing a United on Brentford Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyPalace.com Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 (edited) 7 hours ago, Long Lost Bee said: From what is out there it would need to be 20 plus add ons. This kid is destined for a top 6 club eventually. There is always wiggle room in transfers, no disrespect but with no Premier League experience it’s a massive gamble even though he has played well for you guys. £17 plus add ons should do it in my opinion Edited 7 August 2018 by FoxyPalace.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The whole world smiles Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 7 hours ago, Long Lost Bee said: From what is out there it would need to be 20 plus add ons. This kid is destined for a top 6 club eventually. Hope you get it mate. Not to sound arrogant or patronising at all but between our Billionaire owners, our champions league money, The Mahrez sale and the obscene Premier League TV deal we can afford it. Nice to see some of that cash trickle down the league's to sides that do need it. However we signed James Maddison for a similar price a couple of months ago whose been sensational in pre season and you probably know all about. I know it's different positions but would you really have mepham at that level? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SheppyFox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 We’ve actually spent nothing of our own money yet, when you factor in the Musa sale too, I won’t be happy if it stays this way, get spending. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weller54 Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Wasn't Sam Hughes going to be something special when we signed him.. Isn't he the same age as Mepham? He did brilliantly for the academy side last season (even ended up as top scorer I believe?)... Quite clearly he's not going to make the step up into our first team squad despite his potential and efforts for the U23's last season. If we sign Mepham it sounds like curtains for Hughes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 (edited) 13 minutes ago, weller54 said: Wasn't Sam Hughes going to be something special when we signed him.. Isn't he the same age as Mepham? He did brilliantly for the academy side last season (even ended up as top scorer I believe?)... Quite clearly he's not going to make the step up into our first team squad despite his potential and efforts for the U23's last season. If we sign Mepham it sounds like curtains for Hughes! Agreed why not promote Johnson this season and Hughes next season. I think Puel would do that but the recruitment staff would rather sign players. Edited 7 August 2018 by Shane 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Livid Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 13 minutes ago, Shane said: Agreed why not promote Johnson this season and Hughes next season. I think Puel would do that but the recruitment staff would rather sign players. It's a fine balance, isn't it. I would love to see the kids come all the way through the academy into the first team but then when you get the opportunity to sign someone with just that little bit more than what you've got do you turn it down ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewquayFox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 I think this deal is dead as we look like signing Benkovic, also agree that Johnson & Hughes are capable of making the step up.... Good luck to Mepham as he sounds a decent prospect... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovejoy Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 If Benkovic is close, this will be canned, surely? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban.spaceman Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 1 minute ago, NewquayFox said: I think this deal is dead as we look like signing Benkovic, also agree that Johnson & Hughes are capable of making the step up.... Good luck to Mepham as he sounds a decent prospect... Just now, Lovejoy said: If Benkovic is close, this will be canned, surely? Looking like Benkovic is the cheaper option. Would be a good signing too. I like the look of Hughes and Johnson (sounds like a law firm); Johnson in particular looks like he's ready to step up. Wouldn't want to rely on the two academy lads if things went pear shaped though so Benkovic will be a great backup with Hughes and Johnson traveling with the squad & playing in cup games etc. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Lost Bee Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 2 hours ago, The whole world smiles said: Hope you get it mate. Not to sound arrogant or patronising at all but between our Billionaire owners, our champions league money, The Mahrez sale and the obscene Premier League TV deal we can afford it. Nice to see some of that cash trickle down the league's to sides that do need it. However we signed James Maddison for a similar price a couple of months ago whose been sensational in pre season and you probably know all about. I know it's different positions but would you really have mepham at that level? Yep, I seen Maddison a few times. You’ve got a hell of a good player there. Meps is not at his level yet in his position. But is seen as one of the best Central Defending talents in the Championship. His ability is very plain to see and appreciated by all the fans. Plus he’s only just turned 20 and has plenty of development potential. He’s up there with some of the best talent we’ve ever produced. Ryan Giggs rates him very highly in the Wales team. Our clubs owner is a real fan from childhood he owns Matchbook and Smartodds both betting analyses companies ( that’s why we keep unearthing talent , but that’s another story ) I guarantee that if it comes to dealing for Meps whether it’s with Leicester, Bournemouth and now West Ham are rumoured to be interested. He won’t blink first. Personally I would love him to move to your club. Got a soft spot for Leicester as my family are close friends with Andy Kings family and I’ve always looked out for your results. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fox 4 Life Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Why would be still be bidding for Mepham if Benkovic was "basically done" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ric Flair Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Just now, Fox 4 Life said: Why would be still be bidding for Mepham if Benkovic was "basically done" Yes because it maybe that we havent got all the assurances that Benkovic will get a work permit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestLothianFox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Maybe the offer of 15 million and loan him back for the season would be acceptable. This would give him more game time and experience. I think Maguire will leave us, but not this window, maybe next summer, this would give us a ready made replacement. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FoxyPalace.com Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 This seems quite steep, Benkovic seems a better deal and looks a beast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AKCJ Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Why would Brentford accept 15m? He's already had half a season of excellence at that level. A full season and he's starting regularly for Wales, potentially in the EFL Team of the Year and worth maybe double in today's market. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Long Lost Bee Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 I sincerely hope he stays. We are going for promotion this year and need his talent to help us get there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirePower Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 2 minutes ago, Long Lost Bee said: I sincerely hope he stays. We are going for promotion this year and need his talent to help us get there. Tough ask this season I think the teams going up will be. WBA. Aston villa. Middlesbrough Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woznotwos Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 3 minutes ago, Long Lost Bee said: I sincerely hope he stays. We are going for promotion this year and need his talent to help us get there. There's that many teams in the championship i dislike or hate that i wish the Bees good luck this year by default. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shane Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 (edited) I don’t agree that our CB options are that weak. We have 2 strong CB’s (Maguire & Evans) and a 7/10 (most weeks) performer in Morgan. Yes 7/10. Maguire made just as many mistakes as Morgan last season, but Morgan was the scapegoat. Morgan has looked solid in pre season bar the one mistake, he is not John O’Shea or Wes Brown in their later years because he can actually defend. Plus Johnson, who could adapt to the PL just like Rashford, Winks, Alexander-Arnold and the many before them, all did because they were given the chance to do so. Btw this isn’t a Morgan love in, next summer he needs to be replaced. Just saying our CB options isn’t all doom and gloom. Edited 7 August 2018 by Shane 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerard Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 1 hour ago, Shane said: Agreed why not promote Johnson this season and Hughes next season. I think Puel would do that but the recruitment staff would rather sign players. Because they'll probably never be good enough? I've not seen enough of either player to make a judgement but history tells us only a handful of players every decade make the step up from the development squad to the first team. A lot of these good kids will be playing League One football at 27. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPeakFox Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 1 minute ago, Shane said: I don’t agree that our CB options are that weak. We have 2 strong CB’s (Maguire & Evans) and a 7/10 (most weeks) performer in Morgan. Yes 7/10. Maguire made just as many mistakes as Morgan last season, but Morgan was the scapegoat. Morgan has looked solid in pre season bar the one mistake, he is not John O’Shea or Wes Brown in their later years because he can actually defend. Plus Johnson, who could adapt to the PL just like Rashford, Winks, Alexander-Arnold and the many before them, all did because they were given the chance to do so. You might, just MIGHT, encounter some contrary views shortly. Just to warn you... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychonaut Posted 7 August 2018 Share Posted 7 August 2018 Young, talented and British, get it done, loan him back if needs be Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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