I like Pope, but he's not at the top end of the Premier League in terms of keepers, not the greatest with his feet, which seems to be an absolute must for a team at the top end of the table
I like Pope, but he's not at the top end of the Premier League in terms of keepers, not the greatest with his feet, which seems to be an absolute must for a team at the top end of the table
If West Ham and Fulham are willing to pay 40M for him, he could turn to mince next season for all I care
I like Pope, but he's not at the top end of the Premier League in terms of keepers, not the greatest with his feet, which seems to be an absolute must for a team at the top end of the table
Who cares if West Ham and Fulham are willing to pay 40M for him, he could turn to mince next season for all I care
Which is why I doubt they'll get £40m for him, I would hope it's in the £20M range, but he's not in the Ramsdale price range at £40m
I like Pope, but he's not at the top end of the Premier League in terms of keepers, not the greatest with his feet, which seems to be an absolute must for a team at the top end of the table
Popes kicking has always been inferior to the top end keepers but as a shotstopper he is up there with the best of them in the league. He’s 30 so realistically has 5 or 6 seasons in him still. He’ll probably go for £30m and everyone will be happy.
£40 million would make Pope the 4th most expensive keeper of all time. I know times have changed, fees have gone up and keepers play til 40 but a 30 year old Pope surely goes for around £15 million, which would still see him in the top 30 for GK transfer fees
£40 million would make Pope the 4th most expensive keeper of all time. I know times have changed, fees have gone up and keepers play til 40 but a 30 year old Pope surely goes for around £15 million, which would still see him in the top 30 for GK transfer fees
I agree, I can't see him going for as much as Ramsdale did last summer. Hopefully not much less though.
Ramsdale was £30m, Henderson is being linked with Newcastle for £40m, they're at that same sort of English, good but not world class, in the national team squad but not first choice level.
However, both are younger.
Can see him going to a Palace, West Ham etc type team for about £20-25m, if our sell on is above 20% as Cawley says, it'd be a very decent £4-6m, if not quite the £10m or whatever we may be hoping for.
People were expecting us to get £10m for Burstow but can't fathom how an England international goalkeeper could be worth £20m. Nothing as queer as folk.
If he moves for £25 million I suppose we are due the best part of 20% of £23 million. £4.6 million. A third mitigation, a third to the Academy and £1,533,333, to go into the transfer kitty.
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keep it under our hats please
Hopefully that asking price doesn’t put anyone off. Fulham said to be keen to get him in early in the window, would be great for us.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10841849/amp/Burnley-attach-staggering-40m-price-tag-West-Ham-United-Fulham-target-Nick-Pope.html
For me I would like to see the most money possible as we either buy some players or pay down a chunk of the clubs debts. Both are good for the club.
And I'm sure that with better players around him he could improve his distribution.
However, both are younger.
Can see him going to a Palace, West Ham etc type team for about £20-25m, if our sell on is above 20% as Cawley says, it'd be a very decent £4-6m, if not quite the £10m or whatever we may be hoping for.
Burnley aren't in a position of power and Charlton, well, we simply like lower fees from our player sales.
£4.6 million.
A third mitigation, a third to the Academy and £1,533,333, to go into the transfer kitty.