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Can anyone actually afford to sign Mbappe?

I would guess that there's only Real Madrid, Man City and Man Utd (depending on the takeover happening) that could possibly afford to buy him and even then I guess it depends on what transfer fee PSG want to get for him. A free transfer next year when there's only wages to consider might bring a couple of other clubs into the reckoning but if you're looking at close to £150 million for the transfer fee and then £50+ million a year in wages on top it limits the options.
 
I would guess that there's only Real Madrid, Man City and Man Utd (depending on the takeover happening) that could possibly afford to buy him and even then I guess it depends on what transfer fee PSG want to get for him. A free transfer next year when there's only wages to consider might bring a couple of other clubs into the reckoning but if you're looking at close to £150 million for the transfer fee and then £50+ million a year in wages on top it limits the options.

United couldn’t afford him even with a takeover because of FFP. We desperately need to sell to get some of the deadwood off the books - something we’ve been exceptionally poor at for years.
 
I would guess that there's only Real Madrid, Man City and Man Utd (depending on the takeover happening) that could possibly afford to buy him and even then I guess it depends on what transfer fee PSG want to get for him. A free transfer next year when there's only wages to consider might bring a couple of other clubs into the reckoning but if you're looking at close to £150 million for the transfer fee and then £50+ million a year in wages on top it limits the options.

It’s PSG that want to sell at all costs though. I don’t think anyone’s paying 150 for him when they’re basically over a barrel and he walks for nothing next year. May be proven wrong but they’ve been too vocal about it to be charging that!
 
It’s PSG that want to sell at all costs though. I don’t think anyone’s paying 150 for him when they’re basically over a barrel and he walks for nothing next year. May be proven wrong but they’ve been too vocal about it to be charging that!
But do they? Selling him, much like Messi leaving, is an admission they won’t compete at the very top in a sustained manner. The club is a vanity piece for the owners and losing him is the absolute worst thing for that vanity piece. The money (whether he is sold or goes for free) is irrelevant really.
 
What a double save !!!


The young lads have been brilliant

You can see why Colwill is being looked at by some big clubs

Excellent performance in the middle of the park from Jones
 
I thought they all looked talented and played well. Exception was Madueke (had to google him) who came on and never won (or really fought for) a challenge on a long ball and didn't impress me at all.
 
I thought they all looked talented and played well. Exception was Madueke (had to google him) who came on and never won (or really fought for) a challenge on a long ball and didn't impress me at all.

It was a great mature performance from them all - and in the face of some nasty provocations from the Spaniards , they did well to keep their heads

Still a bit shocked how Gordon was player of the tournament- Jones and Collwill were head and shoulders above him
 
It was a great mature performance from them all - and in the face of some nasty provocations from the Spaniards , they did well to keep their heads

Still a bit shocked how Gordon was player of the tournament- Jones and Collwill were head and shoulders above him

I honestly felt the Spanish felt entitled and all they had to do was turn up. Some of their antics were awful and like spoilt brats.

I haven't seen enough to comment on the whole tournament thanks to the major broadcasters seemingly have no interest. Well done Ch4 for at least covering the final.
 
England deserved that, keeper has been excellent the whole tournament, although I've just seen highlights apart from the final.
I personally don't think thats a penalty anyway so probably a bit of justice there.
Can see Colwill getting game time under Pochettino.

On another note, I'm seen De Gea has left Manchester United.
Can only assume they have the Inter keeper tied up.
 
England deserved that, keeper has been excellent the whole tournament, although I've just seen highlights apart from the final.
I personally don't think thats a penalty anyway so probably a bit of justice there.
Can see Colwill getting game time under Pochettino.

On another note, I'm seen De Gea has left Manchester United.
Can only assume they have the Inter keeper tied up.

Seems that Colwill either wants to leave or the club are looking to sell him on

think he only has a year left and for an extension to be triggered he has to play a certain amount of games - expect he will go for around £40-50mil
 
Not bad that City are killing football and have four academy kids with a winners medal 😉

That said if you have not conceded in six games, you deserve it.
You’re really reaching if you think that claiming Man City having the resources to produce fantastic youth players is in some way evidence against your owners sports washing their way to success.
 
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