Transfer fees

[picasso]

I remember posting this last year but they've gone even crazier this year. 20M for a below average Prem player (Chadli) I'm not sure how we could compete even if by some miracle we went up this season. I see Newcastle are looking to offload Dwight Gayle but if we went in for him we'd probably be quoted 25M. Ridiculous.

[stateside]

I think we should stay out of it. Keep bringing in youth like we have done this summer and get them out there. Shop in the bargain market. Lerner's people had a great idea with the 'money ball' dealings, however it needed tweaking or someone who knew what they were doing

[westcountryvillain]

Southampton have done really well and established themselves in the prem whilst selling players for big money. We have wasted a fortune so yes, focus on blending the youth with the right experience in & around them.

[samhubball]

About 2 years ago when bale when to Madrid I asked my dad if he thought we would see the first ever billion pound player. He scoffed at it and said maybe I would see it but not in his lifetime. I reckon that player is already playing out there. Some 15 year old lad to be bought by PSG in 5 years time for a billion pounds