SNSUN Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 The much improved defender has been linked with a move to Besiktas. http://www.turkish-football.com/news_read.php?id=5410 My question is: How much would you say he's worth? We've had him since League One - would we get big money for an ageing player or not enough for us to warrant selling him?
Olallana Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Could see the possibility before this season, not anymore.
Rasiak-9- Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 He'll be 30 in December so he's hardly what I'd call 'ageing' (for a centre-back that is). Still, its surprising how quickly he has improved, especially considering he seemed to struggle at times even in the c/ship. I'd keep him around as the partnership with Lovren is working well and I don't really see how we'd be able to sell him for much more than £4 million or so.
Saint Without a Halo Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Part payment for Astori in Jan maybe?
Saint Charlie Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 This floated about in the summer too. Can't see he would be too keen on a move there at this stage.
Badger Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 This floated about in the summer too. Can't see he would be too keen on a move there at this stage. Final big payday though ?
kwsaint Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 I think that he is enjoying his football too much here to want to move
Saint_clark Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Final big payday though ? Can't see that they'd be prepared to pay a massive amount more than we are.
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 This is a rehash of an old story, he was linked with a move to Turkey in the summer. Can't see him moving on, although IMO we will be looking to sign another centre back to replace him soon.
svetigpung Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 He'll be 30 in December so he's hardly what I'd call 'ageing' (for a centre-back that is). Still, its surprising how quickly he has improved, especially considering he seemed to struggle at times even in the c/ship. Then he was alongside Jos. Could not have been an easy ride. Has grown in confidence with Lovren next to him.
Northernsaint Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Absolutely ridiculous even mentioning selling him. He has been as good as Lovren has being the ball playing cb in his role as the stopper all season. One quarter of the best rearguard in the league He's in his prime. Absolute joke. £10m wouldn't buy him if it was up to me.
Turkish Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Absolutely ridiculous even mentioning selling him. He has been as good as Lovren has being the ball playing cb in his role as the stopper all season. One quarter of the best rearguard in the league He's in his prime. Absolute joke. £10m wouldn't buy him if it was up to me. I disagree with this, his form has been good but I still think he is the weakest link in our defence. For us to be where the club say we want to be then we will need to improve on him. It's a shame as I like him and he's been with us since L1, but I don't think he's a top half premier league player. Good back up though.
Legod Third Coming Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Be part of history and qualify for the Champion's League or play in a country no-one cares about in a league no-one watches. Tough call...
Crazy Diamond Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Are we seriously suggesting we should consider breaking up the best defensive partnership in the league? The country, even? Almost the best in Europe.
View From The Top Posted 20 November, 2013 Posted 20 November, 2013 Are we seriously suggesting we should consider breaking up the best defensive partnership in the league? The country, even? Almost the best in Europe. Not at the moment, no. However, I do think the club will look to bring in a replacement in either Jan' or the summer.
Saint_clark Posted 21 November, 2013 Posted 21 November, 2013 I disagree with this, his form has been good but I still think he is the weakest link in our defence. For us to be where the club say we want to be then we will need to improve on him. It's a shame as I like him and he's been with us since L1, but I don't think he's a top half premier league player. Good back up though. Don't think we should risk disrupting things mid-season but next summer we should look for another CB, I agree.
Northernsaint Posted 21 November, 2013 Posted 21 November, 2013 If you doubt how good he is take a look who is 29th on this list. http://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/3853/Stages/7794/PlayerStatistics/England-Premier-League-2013-2014 Uncalled for calling for his head.
farawaysaint Posted 21 November, 2013 Posted 21 November, 2013 If you doubt how good he is take a look who is 29th on this list. http://www.whoscored.com/Regions/252/Tournaments/2/Seasons/3853/Stages/7794/PlayerStatistics/England-Premier-League-2013-2014 Uncalled for calling for his head. Don't really see anyone calling for his head? Not for sale!
CB Fry Posted 21 November, 2013 Posted 21 November, 2013 Be part of history and qualify for the Champion's League or play in a country no-one cares about in a league no-one watches. Tough call... Spurs sniffing around Fonte? Source?
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