DoomMerchant wrote:zuricity wrote:Hazy2 wrote:Not convinced by our chase of KDB. 200 grand a week and he sits on his hands.
It would be good to screw Bayern over this.
If Bayern agree a fee to take him next season. It will be high and we've pushed his value up. Even though he clearly isn't worth it.
Puts pressure on the player now to perform all the time.
No hiding place now for De Bruyne this season.
i wouldn't really agree that he isn't worth whatever fee he commands. I think that's wide of the mark. He could underwhelm, but i think he's as capable as James, or Suarez in impacting a team.
cheers
This transfer debacle hasn't just been boring, it's completely unprofessional. And once again it's not our fault, but we're the ones who will have our names dragged through the dirt over the handling / pursuit. I agree that he is worth it, and would be a huge addition to our club. Is he "necessary?" In a sense no, we've won the league without him an a weaker team that we have now ... but he is necessary as a statement of intent and solidifying the future and our continued success going forward.
To Zuri's point, I agree, I'd love to screw over Bayern in this, but I can't see them paying a ridiculous fee. They'll have a lower fee and allow him to remain at Wolfsburg for another year. Our bid really doesn't impact that, and I think that for whatever rivalry they have, The bundesliga is a bit of an old boys club and they'll much prefer doing business with Bayern than us. Now the reported ridiculous PSG offer could impact Bayerns interest / result ... but i'm not sure it isn't just being laughed at for how ridiculous it is.