…Deal will 100% also include add-ons.

Negotiations continue to find a solution as soon as possible.

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    I suppose that’s true, yeah. Man City have bought players they don’t have an immediate need for before though and I think Pep would love him. Wasn’t Bayern interested? Though they would never pay that kind of money I guess.

    The biggest question mark for me is Man Utd, he would be perfect for them and could actually potentially replace Casemiro in the future when he gets too old. Though I guess they have no money until the takeover goes through (if it ever will, feels like an absurd neverending dream at this point).

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      United just spent 70m on Casemiro last year and as things stand, I dont see how they drop 90m+ on his replacement a year later.

      Bayern and City won’t over pay for players, and I’m guessing Brighton are going to want around 90-100m, so both teams probably won’t make a bid.

      Chelsea is the only team who has the money and a starting spot open in the mid, but knowing their habit of overpaying (lately) I’m wondering if Brighton try to fleece Chelsea.

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        1 year ago

        Well, Caicedo would play alongside Case initially, but you’re right. Especially since Utd currently has a gaping hole at both striker and goalkeeper and a seemingly FFP-restricted budget. It makes sense.

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          Them with Erikson/Bruno would be a formidable midfield.

          I’m curious to see who they sign this summer as they need to fill 2 vital roles and it’s not like there are many quality options at this point. With everyone around them addressing the issues in their squad I’d be nervous if I were a Man U fan.

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      1 year ago

      Perhaps its partly a FFP thing for Man Utd. In addition to the owner issues, their inability to sell anyone at a decent price must affect their transfer budget too.