25 Jan 2015 17:47:28
One thing I haven't seen discussed at all, is the price of the apparently outgoing Lucas,
I know the Eds don't like discussing numbers but I found it odd that I've not seen any numbers bandied about at all.
My guess (or hope) would be no less than at least £15 million, but that is a number pulled out of the air,
Could be half of that knowing our outstanding set of negotiators.
25 Jan 2015 18:13:04
It won't be nothing like that. Italian clubs don't have the money and it is Lucas who actively wants to leave. until a month or so go, LFC and BR were very open to move him on.
I am thinking it will be closer to £5 million.
25 Jan 2015 18:16:01
What is there to negotiate if the club doesn't want to, or have to, sell him?
He's mostly been linked with a loan away so maybe that's why no prices? I'd take no less then £20m. Honest. He's a Brazil International, he's quality and well regarded as a pro, think he's at prime age with around 5 seasons left at top level.
When you look at fees for players link Obi Mikel and the year that was paid, Illaremndi to Madrid, Fernando to City as examples. Plus the cost to replace. What is Schniderlin at Southampton worth?
{Ed002's Note - Another great example as to why we do not discuss money.}
€7 million i think.
Letting Lucas go is crazy unless we have someone lined up
Moving Can up would be ok as I have no confidence in Allen but at as we're performing better would you welcome Lovern back in defence. .
Lucas is worth far more to us, in my opinion, than we would ever get for him. That said, when you only give a player 640 minutes on the pitch from January until the end of November, it's hardly surprising they'd want out and sadly it seems to have taken a lot of poor results before Brendan seems to have appreciated what Lucas brings to the side. Maybe BR sees it now, but given his track record I doubt it and either way it may well be too little too late. Players want to play, not be 'depth'.
How is what I said a great example? Any depth to your one line throwaway comment?
{Ed002's Note - You are making up numbers which are laughable.}
Ah, but according to the Daily Mail. Glenn Johnson has signed a new 3 year deal.
We don't need the likes of Lucas and Sterling.
We have Johnson, Allen and Rodgers !
Whih is why we are where we are, Yuri. Chasing away quality and potntial (Lucas and Sus) and rewarding mediocrity and uselessness like GJ and Enrique.
Redohio
Agreed !
26 Jan 2015 02:30:08
I don't understand why the figures he's quoting are laughable. Gareth bales transfer figure is laughable but that's what he was worth to Madrid amd a little more than what he was worth to Spurs. I rate Lucas very highly. And I would have him in my squad before any other Do in the league except maybe matic. Players are only worth what someone is willing to pay. Would I pay 20mill for Lucas? YES!
{Ed001's Note - but his price is not what you would pay, it is based on length of contract, desire of player to leave, willingness of club to sell etc.}
Yeah I understand that. But in terms of value for money when it comes to a DM then Lucas is bound to be tip when it comes to the premier league. I'd hate to think what they get paid at city, United and chelski
Don't worry though, if lucas goes that will no doubt cheer up some of you lucas haters out there and remember we still have that giant among centre midfielders, Joe Allen. You know I really need to reign in this sarcasm thing.