English Premiere League 2012 Gossip and Transfer Thread
Jul 8, 2012 | 06:21 AM
#391
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If these rumours about Hulk's contract are true than it is his own stupid fault. He clearly knows he is a good player, he's young and he must of known one day that a big club would come calling for him.
Not with an £80M buy out clause they won't.
Not with an £80M buy out clause they won't.
Jul 8, 2012 | 06:52 AM
#393
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Erm, I'll do my best.
When Hulk was bought he would've been seen by some as a bit of a risk, could go either way, he could progress into a world class player or he could not, so Porto were taking a risk by signing him.
By implementing a buy-out clause then they protect themselves, if he does turn out to be world class then they know the absolute minimum price they will get for him should he wish to terminate his contract early. If he does wish to terminate his contract early then obviously Porto will be compensated for the loss of his services to the tune of £80M, pretty greedy if you ask me but there you go, Football is a business after all!
However, if he flops then they're pretty much stuck with him for the duration of his contract, so Hulk is protected too.
But with the size of Hulk's buy out clause, it is pretty much just pure greed from Porto.
Hope that makes sense!
When Hulk was bought he would've been seen by some as a bit of a risk, could go either way, he could progress into a world class player or he could not, so Porto were taking a risk by signing him.
By implementing a buy-out clause then they protect themselves, if he does turn out to be world class then they know the absolute minimum price they will get for him should he wish to terminate his contract early. If he does wish to terminate his contract early then obviously Porto will be compensated for the loss of his services to the tune of £80M, pretty greedy if you ask me but there you go, Football is a business after all!
However, if he flops then they're pretty much stuck with him for the duration of his contract, so Hulk is protected too.
But with the size of Hulk's buy out clause, it is pretty much just pure greed from Porto.
Hope that makes sense!
Jul 8, 2012 | 07:12 AM
#395
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I can understand why clubs do it, when you've taken the risk, hours and hours of work and research before committing to buy a player your hoping is going to help contribute to turn your clubs performance around and then some Billionaire Russian wants to take him off you, you're going to want to protect your investment.
Jul 8, 2012 | 07:26 AM
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Originally Posted by The Sunday Times
AVB is ready to challenge former employers Chelsea for the signature of the Bundesliga’s leading marksman, Robert Lewandowski. Tottenham’s coach has recommended the 23-year-old Poland striker to his new club, who have made an initial approach for the £20m-rated Borussia Dortmund forward.
Originally Posted by The Sunday Times
Manchester City and Tottenham also covet Walcott, while Spurs know they have little chance of persuading him to cross north London.
Originally Posted by The Sunday Times
Spurs are moving quickly to implement a transfer strategy forged by Villas-Boas, appointed last week, with chairman Daniel Levy and technical co-ordinator Tim Sherwood. After the purchase of midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson from Hoffenheim and the imminent signing of central defender Jan Vertonghen from Ajax, they are working with a transfer budget of £25m plus sales income.
Villas-Boas has approved a decision to cash in on Luka Modric’s desire to leave the club and is also prepared to sell Rafael van der Vaart — despite his popularity with supporters — to raise further funds.
Villas-Boas has approved a decision to cash in on Luka Modric’s desire to leave the club and is also prepared to sell Rafael van der Vaart — despite his popularity with supporters — to raise further funds.
Originally Posted by The Sunday Times
Liverpool are considering a bid for Fulham’s Clint Dempsey but have been told it will take at least £10m to prise the 29-year-old United States star from Craven Cottage. Dempsey has been admired by his compatriots in Fenway Sports Group, who own Liverpool, and Brendan Rodgers, the club’s new manager, is weighing up whether to go for a player who scored 23 goals in all competitions for Fulham last season.
Jul 8, 2012 | 07:29 AM
#397
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It warms my heart to see the words "29-year-old United States star" in a British paper about football, and NOT the NFL. I'm so glad to see Dempsey succeed at the highest levels. Even if I'd rather walk alone, it'll be good to see him play for a big club. Well, used to be a big club. 
Jul 8, 2012 | 07:35 AM
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It warms my heart to see the words "29-year-old United States star" in a British paper about football, and NOT the NFL. I'm so glad to see Dempsey succeed at the highest levels. Even if I'd rather walk alone, it'll be good to see him play for a big club. Well, used to be a big club.
Very funny.
Dempsey to me is one of those players who is like a fine wine, he will only get better with age. He makes good decisions and is a clinical finisher. Anything around £10M is a fair price for him and I'd love to see it happen.
