There was talk of him leaving in January. Didn’t realise that. I want to see us have abit of ambition in the transfer market.
Yeah, think they just activated it yesterday. May be so they can sell though
There was talk of him leaving in January. Didn’t realise that. I want to see us have abit of ambition in the transfer market.
Wouldn’t be out of the question for an agent to ask for that to be in there as part of a decision to move to Scotland, would it?Airbo is most definitely a player we brought in to develop and hopefully sell on at a profit, so the idea that we gave him a deal with £10m release clause is ridiculous, and anyone who sanctioned that should get their arse kicked.
McLaughlin? Don't see it. He's a solid backup keeper for us but that's it. He's not a commanding enough keeper.
Don't think there will be that much demand he is gash and has barely played any Football throughout his career.Simpson is an English left footed centre half. They are in high demand because they are rare.
Championship clubs will be interested.
none of us have enough evidence to judge McLaughlin. Commanding? He collects every ball that comes into his box in Scotland. You can have quiet leadership qualities. Shagger shouted at everyone but his back 4 are constantly shutting their pants that he doesn’t come for every ball, creating panic. Leadership is giving assurance to the back 4 that you have the box completely under control, which McLaughlin has shown. The only area of his game that hasn’t been tested fully is his shot stopping.McLaughlin? Don't see it. He's a solid backup keeper for us but that's it. He's not a commanding enough keeper, nor does he seem to have that leadership mentalitity that our bonafide number ones have had. He knew when he signed for us that he was a backup keeper and I doubt he was told he was guaranteed the gloves if McGregor retired.
Yes, he may be available. Or not.I like the look of the Bosnian goalie from those youtube videos.
Needing that explained is even worse……Why?
No idea how good this is but signing a 24 yr old keeper could prove to be exceptional business over the coming years.McLaughlin and McRorie can feel hard done by if this goes through. It’s an area I don’t believe we need to strengthen unless it’s youngsters to play in the B team.
Let's be honest, any media report will try to put "local context" in to a story."Kovacevic has featured against Rangers’ rivals Celtic in Europe over the past four years, conceding six goals over three Champions League and Europa League qualifying clashes."
Couldn't resist putting that in
Why would an agent demand a low figure buy out clause in a contract?
Means less money for them surely if the player is doing well and their value soars.
Imagine Aribo's agent had insisted on a £10m buy out, that's a lot less cash for him in any deal than it would be if Aribo were to go for £20m.
No way is a club buying a player for £10m and the agent is getting £4m, which is what he might get if the player was to go for double that.
Agents don’t get a percentage of the transfer fee. Their fees are negotiated separately. It’s why agent fees are very high for free transfers.Why would an agent demand a low figure buy out clause in a contract?
Means less money for them surely if the player is doing well and their value soars.
Imagine Aribo's agent had insisted on a £10m buy out, that's a lot less cash for him in any deal than it would be if Aribo were to go for £20m.
No way is a club buying a player for £10m and the agent is getting £4m, which is what he might get if the player was to go for double that.
Would be booked or sent off every week wearing a Rangers shirt.Wish people would stfu about Ferguson, he is not of Rangers quality, a medicore midfielder which we do not require.
the money agents get come from each deal, lower buyout clause allows them to sell a player easier. If it was a palace then there’s less convincing to do. Would you rather buy a player at £10m or £20mc?Why would an agent demand a low figure buy out clause in a contract?
Means less money for them surely if the player is doing well and their value soars.
Imagine Aribo's agent had insisted on a £10m buy out, that's a lot less cash for him in any deal than it would be if Aribo were to go for £20m.
No way is a club buying a player for £10m and the agent is getting £4m, which is what he might get if the player was to go for double that.
Common sense won't catch on mate it's FF you're onLet's be honest, any media report will try to put "local context" in to a story.
It's the same when referees are appointed for European ties. There is nothing sinister in it.
You'd think there would be a queue of clubs wanting to sign Daniel Day-Lewis if it was all about the left foot.Simpson is an English left footed centre half. They are in high demand because they are rare.
Championship clubs will be interested.
Can we at least have a couple of weeks without all this then once we have reset start to look at what we might do come then window.
It’s going to be a long summer if people are starting to speculate already.
When is it the window opens?
If there is a £10m release clause then we'd see x30 what we paid for him after 3 years service so it'd be great business, that said I hope there isn't one and if he does leave he goes for more than £10m. I'm not too disppondant at the thought of Aribo moving on as we have Hagi to come back from injury and Lowry is emerging as the real deal.Wouldn’t be out of the question for an agent to ask for that to be in there as part of a decision to move to Scotland, would it?
Yes we need to take any fees and replace with £4m players or players at that ability.If there is a £10m release clause then we'd see x30 what we paid for him after 3 years service so it'd be great business, that said I hope there isn't one and if he does leave he goes for more than £10m. I'm not too disppondant at the thought of Aribo moving on as we have Hagi to come back from injury and Lowry is emerging as the real deal.
Goldson, Kent and Morelos (if they all move on) would need replaced with top, top quality.
If we lose 5/6 players I expect us to take in a good £25m minimum so I'd want 5/6 replacements all around the £4/5m mark. Also, we need to continue to exploit this loophole that sees English youth players moving here for buttons. There's got to be a good few promising young players in England looking on at Aribo and Bassey's success and thinking they want a piece of that... hopefully we can bring in a couple more on top of ready made signings we make to replace those who decide to leave.Yes we need to take any fees and replace with £4m players or players at that ability.
I agree , do we think Aribo and Kamara going leaving has Bassey , thinking right time to go , also this deal whoever comes in for him sets him up for life .I will be very surprised if Aribo is still a Rangers player next season. Can see Kamara being sold as well.
I hope and think Kent and Morelos will sign extensions.
Based on nothing but my own gut feelings.
Lindas boy?We’re being linked with 16 year old Zak Lovelace from Millwall. No idea who he is or if he’s decent, but worth signing for the name alone.
Katic has been told he will be given a chance. McGregor has a new contract if he decides he wants it. We may need to pay off Simpson and no one will take a risk on Hellander. I think Sakala will be given a chance and I wouldn’t be shocked if Itten was given till Christmas too. If we let Kamara and Aribo go I don’t think there is any chance we are selling Barisic, especially if Davis also leaves. I think Gio will want at least 8 or 9 of the first team squad this year to be starters next.Huge summer ahead. Probably the biggest and most important in some time. I’m hoping for:
OUT
McGregor (Retired)
Goldson (EOC)
Katic (Sell)
Helander (Sell)
Simpson (Sell)
Barisic (Sell)
Aribo (Sell)
Davis (EOC)
Sakala (Sell)
Itten (Sell)
IN
GK x1 (2nd Choice)
CB x2
LB x1
CM x1
CAM x1
RW x1
ST x1
Same was saida bout Ryan Jack and Scott Wright.Wish people would stfu about Ferguson, he is not of Rangers quality, a medicore midfielder which we do not require.
Agree a car Jack. Please forget the Ferguson line until a good one appears. Aberdeen are not in the bottom 6 because they have great players.Ferguson is better in his position than Scott Wright was in his. We have a duty to develop.
Ferguson would be excellent cover for Jack.
We need Scottish trained players.
Sounds like some guy that stoats in at the start of a Naughty America film . But aye 3 years plus just for his Surname .We’re being linked with 16 year old Zak Lovelace from Millwall. No idea who he is or if he’s decent, but worth signing for the name alone.
Fully agree mate.If we were adding Lewis Ferguson in the same circumstance we added Wright and Jack most would be perfectly fine with it, it's what would have to be done to get him that is the issue.
Low purchase price would attract many buyers for a good quality player. Speculate to accumulate a larger fee from the buyer would be my guess.Why would an agent demand a low figure buy out clause in a contract?
Means less money for them surely if the player is doing well and their value soars.
Imagine Aribo's agent had insisted on a £10m buy out, that's a lot less cash for him in any deal than it would be if Aribo were to go for £20m.
No way is a club buying a player for £10m and the agent is getting £4m, which is what he might get if the player was to go for double that.
The only way we would sign Ferguson is at the end of his contract. The premium Aberdeen would look to charge us would make any fee prohibitive.Fully agree mate.
I think Ferguson is a decent player and would add to an important area of the pitch but Aberdeen would make us over pay.
He’s got 2 years left, if you could get him for £2-3m then maybe but anything over that I think is too much.
More interested in his Mother LindaWe’re being linked with 16 year old Zak Lovelace from Millwall. No idea who he is or if he’s decent, but worth signing for the name alone.
If Ferguson was added as a squad player I have never been averse to that. I don't think he's got the same qualities as Jack to become a regular for us but strengthening the bench is something we do need to look at.If we were adding Lewis Ferguson in the same circumstance we added Wright and Jack most would be perfectly fine with it, it's what would have to be done to get him that is the issue.
Time to drop this Ferguson tripe. If he was any good he would have moved on from the sheep before now. Only mentioned every window with us because of his rangers connections. We should be looking at players with the quality to play in Europe not bottom half of our Mickey Mouse league.Fully agree mate.
I think Ferguson is a decent player and would add to an important area of the pitch but Aberdeen would make us over pay.
He’s got 2 years left, if you could get him for £2-3m then maybe but anything over that I think is too much.
Time to drop this Ferguson tripe. If he was any good he would have moved on from the sheep before now. Only mentioned every window with us because of his rangers connections. We should be looking at players with the quality to play in Europe not bottom half of our Mickey Mouse league.
And your point is?He nearly joined Watford last season till Aberdeen came the complete c*nt with him.
He is 22 years old, Ryan Jack was about 25 by the time he joined us.
The fee needed to get him would be too high for someone that could potentially become good enough and wouldn't improve us now.Ferguson is better in his position than Scott Wright was in his. We have a duty to develop.
Ferguson would be excellent cover for Jack.
We need Scottish trained players.
Linda's kid?We’re being linked with 16 year old Zak Lovelace from Millwall. No idea who he is or if he’s decent, but worth signing for the name alone.
And your point is?
Bassey should 100% be our main left back, not centre back.If Bassey is now a centre back, we badly need a new left back. Borna’s body looks like it’s about to pack in on him. Constantly goes back the way and is no longer a strong runner.
Good shot stopper
Time to drop this Ferguson tripe. If he was any good he would have moved on from the sheep before now. Only mentioned every window with us because of his rangers connections. We should be looking at players with the quality to play in Europe not bottom half of our Mickey Mouse league.