if utd strike it lucky and he's the new henry, then the money won't matter much. a bit "if" i know, but you can never rule anything out. 

Edited September 2, 201510 yr by enigma

The Times is reporting that the deal could rise to £50-£60m with add-ons as well.

 

Those addons are for being the leagues top scorer and winning ballon d or. its just taking the piss really

Those addons are for being the leagues top scorer and winning ballon d or. its just taking the piss really

So is getting £36 million for a guy who scored 11 in over 40

LOL

To be fair Martial didn't always play as a striker for Monaco; bear in mind they had Berbatov and Valère Germain on the books last season, who made 75 appearances between them.

Hes only played 52 professional games. Absolutely mad.

Hes only played 52 professional games. Absolutely mad.

 

More than Stones has played for Everton

More than Stones has played for Everton

Stones has 73 professional games, also proven in the league we'd have been bringing him to.

In any case buying a striker usually means someone who scores goals......that kid doesn't.

Stones has 73 professional games, also proven in the league we'd have been bringing him to.

In any case buying a striker usually means someone who scores goals......that kid doesn't.

 

20-odd of them for Barnsley though. Only about 40-something for Everton. Considering we were rumoured to be going as high as 40m for him, that's pretty ridiculous. That's basically 1m per game for Everton

20-odd of them for Barnsley though. Only about 40-something for Everton. Considering we were rumoured to be going as high as 40m for him, that's pretty ridiculous. That's basically 1m per game for Everton

Less ridiculous because he's been playing so well in the EPL and clearly has a good pedigree.

Of course he is overpriced but you expect that in the English market where SWP, Sterling, Shaw, Rooney and others have moved for huge fees despite doing very little in terms of experience and winning things.

United have splashed out nearly £40 million on a young player from France who plays up top yet doesn't score anywhere near enough to be considered one of the most promising young strikers.

It reeks of a panic buy because they couldn't secure an actual top striker.

Edited September 2, 201510 yr by Chelsbear

When we signed Oscar he had only played 70 professional club games, only 47 of them being in the league, and this wasn't in the league in which he was to be playing.

When we signed Oscar he had only played 70 professional club games, only 47 of them being in the league, and this wasn't in the league in which he was to be playing.

While not a small fee I'm sure Oscar was bought for under £20 million and was also capped by Brazil senior team?

The guy United bought is nearly twice that price.....

I still can't believe nobody signed Charlie Austin. I can see him moving in Jan when one of the Prem strugglers gets desperate.

Edited September 2, 201510 yr by Bobbywoodhogan

Aaron Lennon made a point of smiling when posing with an Everton shirt after signing for them yesterday. 

 

After signing on loan in January you may remember he didn't look too happy about it:

 

The conversation probably started with: "Ummm, Aaron, could you maybe try making your face not look like a slapped arse this time? Cheers"

 

He probably got a better contract this time.

He probably got a better contract this time.

He knows he doesn't have to go back to Spurs this time.

he's playing under the great roberto martinez full time now, so he's one happy chappy. 

I still can't believe nobody signed Charlie Austin. I can see him moving in Jan when one of the Prem strugglers gets desperate.

Surprised the gooners didn't take it him. Speaking of le arse, Bobby I recall you have some buddies that are gooner supporters. How are doing knowing that Giroud is the answer[emoji13]

Martial would be the perfect Wenger type of signing few years ago , for like 5M. Now clubs are paying over the odds for potential, and Arsenal isn't even in the picture anymore to sign youngsters. I could be wrong, but isn't United in the same situation as us few years back, with only 2 recognised strikers in the team? Not sure if LVG had a big name striker lined up when he sold Hernadez. I mean he basically courted  the whole Bayern team.

The transfer window described as a night on the pull:

 

Arsenal - danced with a pretty lady early on but then stood in the corner most of the night too scared to talk to anyone else. Spends the cab journey home telling you the place was full of mingers anyway.

 

Man City - unashamedly plying any potentials with the finest plonk whilst telling them all how much they make a year and how sw**ky his house is. Gets results, everyone thinks he's a sleaze, couldn't care less.

 

Man United - also went full turbo with his wallet and seemed to be having the best night out of all of them. Got a little carried away (probably drank too much) and ended up getting laughed off the dance floor by all the pretty girls, couldn't even buy them a drink. Totally panicked and promised to pay a girls entire student loan if she went home with him.

 

Chelsea - completely c*ckblocked his mate and landed a Spanish beauty in the process. Not content, went about demanding this girl dance with him and kept getting knocked back. Got a bit grabby and her dad had to step in. Last seen stumbling out the club with two random girls and sick on his shirt.

 

Spurs - had a bit of success but wasn't really feeling it to be honest. Seems to have just about gotten over his last relationship and not really ready to give his heart away just yet. Managed to snag a cute Asian girl's number, feeling optimistic.

 

Liverpool - still hasn't gotten over his ex - in fairness she was a stunner - and still very much on the rebound. Will take a swipe at anything in high heels, seemingly at random. Everyone's a bit worried about him and scared he'll cry if they bring it up.

 

Everton - not great in a club setting, more of a 'house parties' man. Makes a bit of effort but might as well have stayed at home. Think he's got a girlfriend anyway.

 

West Ham - simply could not miss. Even the cheesiest chat up lines were hitting the mark, no one quite sure how he managed it. Great timing too as he's moving house soon and needs a bit of arm candy to keep his parents from asking awkward questions. Aston Villa - turns up wearing Yves Saint Lauren eau de toilette, a Pierre Cardin shirt, Louboutin loafers and clasping a French phrase book he ordered from the back of Zoo. Looks like a bit of an idiot but everyone begrudgingly admits he chereched les femmes good and proper.

 

Swansea - tight git sat there drinking soda and lime all night and somehow copped off with an 8/10 with minimal fuss.

 

Stoke - tired of having the p*ss taken for always going for burly girls so makes a point of focusing solely on petite Europeans. Punched well above his weight but the rest of the lads noticed they clearly had issues, might live to regret this. Norwich - hasn't realised his mates worked our he isn't in to girls years ago, chatted to a couple to save face, no one buying.

Post of the year right there 

Edited September 3, 201510 yr by Devil Dog

Surprised the gooners didn't take it him. Speaking of le arse, Bobby I recall you have some buddies that are gooner supporters. How are doing knowing that Giroud is the answer[emoji13]

Haha they aren't happy mate, one was bragging about how they were gonna get Benzema to which I said there's no way why would Real sell him without replacing him? I might text her tonight actually haha

Oh dear, no new striker for the goons and now wellbeck is out for an unknown length of time with an injury. So arsenal.

The injuries have started with Arsenal.